Best Schools in Oakland, California
208 schools · 116 Elementary · 22 Middle · 63 High · 7 Other
Family Snapshot
At a glance- Avg school rating
- 6.1/10
- Median household income
- $108,414
- Median home value
- $976,157
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 48%
- Avg commute
- 31 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 42%
35% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How Oakland compares
California rank
#358 of 596
cities by avg. school score
Vs. state average
-0.2
below California avg (6.3)
Median household income
$108k
109% of California median
Schools in this city
165
About Schools in Oakland, California
Oakland's public school landscape is one of California's most varied — 147 ranked public schools spanning a wide performance range, with an average score of 6.0 out of 10. That average masks real extremes. Thirty-two percent of schools, 47 in total, score 7 or higher, meaning parents who research carefully have a strong pool to draw from. The challenge is that performance is uneven across neighborhoods, so location alone is not a reliable guide to school quality.
At the top of the rankings, Downtown Charter Academy leads all Oakland public schools with a 9.3 out of 10, the highest score in the city. It serves middle school students and stands out sharply from the citywide average. Two elementary schools, Sequoia Elementary and Melrose Leadership Academy, both score 9.1, making them among the strongest options for younger students. Edna Brewer Middle and Redwood Heights Elementary each score 8.9, rounding out a top tier that shows strong performance at both the elementary and middle school levels. Parents with children across multiple grade levels have credible high-performing options to consider.
Oakland Unified School District operates most of the city's public schools, but Oakland also has a significant charter sector that gives parents additional choices outside traditional district boundaries. Downtown Charter Academy itself is a charter, and its top ranking signals that some of the city's strongest performers sit outside the conventional neighborhood school system. Parents who assume their assigned school is the only option may be leaving better-performing alternatives on the table.
Practically, parents researching Oakland schools should start with the data rather than proximity. With 32% of schools clearing the 7-out-of-10 threshold, there is real quality here — but it requires active searching. Middle school options deserve particular attention: two of the city's five top-ranked schools serve that grade band, and the jump from elementary to middle school is a moment where school quality can shift significantly. Use school scores as a first filter, then dig into enrollment deadlines for charters and magnet programs, which often run earlier than district open enrollment windows.
Elementary Schools
116 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 447 students · Kindergarten–5th | 9.1 |
| 2 | 678 students · Kindergarten–8th | 9.1 |
| 3 | 383 students · Kindergarten–5th | 8.9 |
| 4 | 228 students · Kindergarten–5th | 8.7 |
| 5 | 232 students · Kindergarten–5th | 8.7 |
| 6 | 687 students · Kindergarten–5th | 8.6 |
| 7 | 348 students · Kindergarten–5th | 8.5 |
| 8 | 332 students · Kindergarten–5th | 8.3 |
| 9 | 487 students · Kindergarten–8th | 8.2 |
| 10 | 379 students · Kindergarten–5th | 8.1 |
| 11 | 171 students · Kindergarten–5th | 8.1 |
| 12 | 454 students · Kindergarten–5th | 8.1 |
| 13 | 464 students · Kindergarten–5th | 8.0 |
| 14 | 249 students · Kindergarten–5th | 8.0 |
| 15 | 313 students · Kindergarten–5th | 8.0 |
| 16 | 208 students · Kindergarten–5th | 7.9 |
| 17 | 491 students · Kindergarten–5th | 7.8 |
| 18 | 203 students · Kindergarten–5th | 7.6 |
| 19 | 158 students · Kindergarten–5th | 7.6 |
| 20 | 374 students · Kindergarten–5th | 7.4 |
| 21 | 130 students · Kindergarten–5th | 7.4 |
| 22 | 129 students · Kindergarten–Kindergarten | 7.4 |
| 23 | 542 students · Kindergarten–5th | 7.3 |
| 24 | 182 students · Kindergarten–5th | 7.3 |
| 25 | 865 students · Kindergarten–8th | 7.2 |
Show 91 more elementary schools
| 26 | 410 students · Kindergarten–5th | 7.2 | ||
| 27 | 440 students · Kindergarten–5th | 7.2 | ||
| 28 | 111 students · Kindergarten–5th | 7.1 | ||
| 29 | 562 students · Kindergarten–5th | 7.1 | ||
| 30 | 299 students · Kindergarten–5th | 7.1 | ||
| 31 | 628 students · Kindergarten–8th | 7.0 | ||
| 32 | 412 students · Kindergarten–5th | 7.0 | ||
| 33 | 481 students · Kindergarten–8th | 6.9 | ||
| 34 | 383 students · Kindergarten–5th | 6.9 | ||
| 35 | 384 students · Kindergarten–5th | 6.6 | ||
| 36 | 579 students · Kindergarten–5th | 6.3 | ||
| 37 | 297 students · Kindergarten–5th | 6.3 | ||
| 38 | 392 students · Kindergarten–5th | 6.3 | ||
| 39 | 427 students · Kindergarten–5th | 6.3 | ||
| 40 | 338 students · Kindergarten–5th | 6.2 | ||
| 41 | 341 students · Kindergarten–5th | 6.1 | ||
| 42 | 306 students · Kindergarten–5th | 6.0 | ||
| 43 | 479 students · Kindergarten–8th | 5.9 | ||
| 44 | 413 students · Kindergarten–5th | 5.8 | ||
| 45 | 268 students · Kindergarten–5th | 5.7 | ||
| 46 | 265 students · Kindergarten–5th | 5.7 | ||
| 47 | 354 students · Kindergarten–5th | 5.5 | ||
| 48 | 114 students · Kindergarten–5th | 5.4 | ||
| 49 | 176 students · Kindergarten–5th | 5.4 | ||
| 50 | 616 students · Kindergarten–8th | 5.4 | ||
| 51 | 453 students · Kindergarten–5th | 5.3 | ||
| 52 | 186 students · Kindergarten–8th | 5.1 | ||
| 53 | 376 students · Kindergarten–8th | 5.1 | ||
| 54 | 398 students · Kindergarten–5th | 5.0 | ||
| 55 | 662 students · Kindergarten–5th | 5.0 | ||
| 56 | 322 students · Kindergarten–6th | 4.9 | ||
| 57 | 483 students · Kindergarten–5th | 4.9 | ||
| 58 | 423 students · Kindergarten–5th | 4.7 | ||
| 59 | 331 students · Kindergarten–8th | 4.4 | ||
| 60 | 332 students · Kindergarten–6th | 4.4 | ||
| 61 | 349 students · Kindergarten–8th | 4.3 | ||
| 62 | 214 students · Kindergarten–8th | 4.2 | ||
| 63 | 554 students · Kindergarten–8th | 4.2 | ||
| 64 | 451 students · Kindergarten–5th | 4.2 | ||
| 65 | 337 students · Kindergarten–5th | 4.2 | ||
| 66 | 448 students · Kindergarten–5th | 4.1 | ||
| 67 | 321 students · Kindergarten–5th | 3.9 | ||
| 68 | 345 students · Kindergarten–5th | 3.9 | ||
| 69 | 254 students · Kindergarten–5th | 3.9 | ||
| 70 | 430 students · Kindergarten–5th | 3.8 | ||
| 71 | 258 students · Kindergarten–5th | 3.7 | ||
| 72 | 345 students · Kindergarten–5th | 3.6 | ||
| 73 | 393 students · Kindergarten–6th | 3.5 | ||
| 74 | 290 students · Kindergarten–5th | 3.5 | ||
| 75 | 567 students · Kindergarten–5th | 3.4 | ||
| 76 | 497 students · Kindergarten–8th | 3.4 | ||
| 77 | 427 students · Kindergarten–5th | 3.4 | ||
| 78 | 245 students · Kindergarten–5th | 3.1 | ||
| 79 | 322 students · Kindergarten–5th | 3.1 | ||
| 80 | 386 students · Kindergarten–5th | 2.8 | ||
| 81 | 311 students · Kindergarten–6th | 2.6 | ||
| 82 | 402 students · Kindergarten–5th | 2.4 | ||
| 83 | 452 students · Kindergarten–5th | 2.2 | ||
| 84 | 564 students · Kindergarten–8th | 2.0 | ||
| 85 | 314 students · Kindergarten–5th | 1.8 | ||
| 86 | 1 students · Kindergarten–Kindergarten | — | ||
| Private Schools 30 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | 69 students · Pre-K–8th | Not Rated | ||
| 2 | ESCUELA BILINGUE INTERNACIONAL
Private
297 students · Pre-K–8th | Not Rated | ||
| 3 | ST PAULS EPISCOPAL SCHOOL
Private
365 students · Kindergarten–8th | Not Rated | ||
| 4 | ST THERESA SCHOOL
Private
208 students · Kindergarten–8th | Not Rated | ||
| 5 | OAKLAND HEBREW DAY SCHOOL
Private
153 students · Kindergarten–8th | Not Rated | ||
| 6 | REDWOOD DAY SCHOOL
Private
421 students · Kindergarten–8th | Not Rated | ||
| 7 | AURORA SCHOOL
Private
90 students · Kindergarten–6th | Not Rated | ||
| 8 | ST ELIZABETH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Private
177 students · Kindergarten–8th | Not Rated | ||
| 9 | ILE OMODE
Private
88 students · Pre-K–8th | Not Rated | ||
| 10 | Berkeley Rose Waldorf School
Private
105 students · Kindergarten–8th | Not Rated | ||
| 11 | 16 students · Kindergarten–5th | Not Rated | ||
| 12 | Pear Tree Community School
Private
70 students · Kindergarten–8th | Not Rated | ||
| 13 | Zoom_Excel LLC
Private
15 students · Kindergarten–Kindergarten | Not Rated | ||
| 14 | 50 students · Kindergarten–5th | Not Rated | ||
| 15 | St. Paul's Episcopal School
Private
348 students · Kindergarten–8th | Not Rated | ||
| 16 | Bentley School
Private
342 students · Kindergarten–8th | Not Rated | ||
| 17 | St. Theresa School
Private
198 students · Kindergarten–8th | Not Rated | ||
| 18 | 192 students · Kindergarten–8th | Not Rated | ||
| 19 | Saint Leo the Great School
Private
200 students · Kindergarten–8th | Not Rated | ||
| 20 | St. Vincent's Day Home
Private
27 students · Kindergarten–Kindergarten | Not Rated | ||
| 21 | Northern Light School
Private
141 students · Kindergarten–8th | Not Rated | ||
| 22 | Oakland Hebrew Day School
Private
153 students · Kindergarten–8th | Not Rated | ||
| 23 | Growing Light Montessori School
Private
24 students · Kindergarten–1st | Not Rated | ||
| 24 | GRAND LAKE MONTESSORI
Private
19 students · Kindergarten–5th | Not Rated | ||
| 25 | 4 students · Pre-K–TK | Not Rated | ||
| 26 | ROCKRIDGE MONTESSORI SCHOOL
Private
6 students · Pre-K–TK | Not Rated | ||
| 27 | CORNERSTONE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY
Private
12 students · Pre-K–8th | Not Rated | ||
| 28 | GROWING LIGHT MONTESSORI SCHOOL
Private
20 students · Kindergarten–TK | Not Rated | ||
| 29 | ST VINCENT'S DAY HOME
Private
16 students · Pre-K–Kindergarten | Not Rated | ||
| 30 | MOUNTAIN BLVD MONTESSORI SCHOOL
Private
12 students · Pre-K–Kindergarten | Not Rated | ||
Middle Schools
22 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 259 students · 6th–8th | 9.3 | ||
| 2 | 791 students · 6th–8th | 8.9 | ||
| 3 | 659 students · 6th–8th | 8.5 | ||
| 4 | 488 students · 6th–8th | 8.3 | ||
| 5 | 125 students · 6th–8th | 7.3 | ||
| 6 | 122 students · 6th–8th | 7.2 | ||
| 7 | 160 students · 6th–8th | 6.9 | ||
| 8 | 417 students · 6th–9th | 6.8 | ||
| 9 | 300 students · 6th–8th | 6.8 | ||
| 10 | 752 students · 6th–8th | 6.8 | ||
| 11 | 356 students · 6th–8th | 6.6 | ||
| 12 | 212 students · 6th–8th | 6.4 | ||
| 13 | 519 students · 6th–8th | 6.3 | ||
| 14 | 551 students · 6th–8th | 6.1 | ||
| 15 | 355 students · 6th–8th | 5.3 | ||
| 16 | 371 students · 6th–8th | 5.2 | ||
| 17 | 572 students · 6th–8th | 4.0 | ||
| Private Schools 5 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | JULIA MORGAN SCHOOL FOR GIRLS
Private
129 students · 6th–8th | Not Rated | ||
| 2 | RASKOB DAY SCHOOL
Private
76 students · 3rd–8th | Not Rated | ||
| 3 | Julia Morgan School for Girls
Private
113 students · 6th–8th | Not Rated | ||
| 4 | PACIFIC BOYCHOIR ACADEMY
Private
20 students · 3rd–8th | Not Rated | ||
| 5 | 21 students · 1st–5th | Not Rated | ||
High Schools
63 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1,813 students · 9th–12th | 8.7 |
| 2 | 1,432 students · 9th–12th | 8.7 |
| 3 | 304 students · 9th–12th | 8.3 |
| 4 | 441 students · 6th–12th | 8.2 |
| 5 | 350 students · 9th–12th | 7.9 |
| 6 | 57 students · 9th–12th | 7.1 |
| 7 | 133 students · 12th–12th | 7.1 |
| 8 | 400 students · 9th–12th | 7.0 |
| 9 | 359 students · 9th–12th | 6.9 |
| 10 | 237 students · 9th–12th | 6.9 |
| 11 | 525 students · 9th–12th | 6.8 |
| 12 | 502 students · 6th–12th | 6.8 |
| 13 | 265 students · 9th–12th | 6.8 |
| 14 | 557 students · 9th–12th | 6.7 |
| 15 | 82 students · 9th–12th | 6.7 |
| 16 | 302 students · 9th–12th | 6.6 |
| 17 | 132 students · 9th–12th | 6.5 |
| 18 | 1,525 students · 9th–12th | 6.5 |
| 19 | 518 students · 6th–12th | 6.4 |
| 20 | 241 students · 9th–12th | 6.4 |
| 21 | 664 students · 6th–12th | 6.2 |
| 22 | 406 students · 6th–12th | 6.1 |
| 23 | 89 students · 9th–12th | 6.1 |
| 24 | 368 students · 9th–12th | 6.0 |
| 25 | 290 students · 9th–12th | 5.9 |
Show 38 more high schools
| 26 | 98 students · 9th–12th | 5.8 | ||
| 27 | 760 students · 6th–12th | 5.7 | ||
| 28 | 285 students · 9th–12th | 5.7 | ||
| 29 | 780 students · 6th–12th | 5.3 | ||
| 30 | 698 students · 9th–12th | 5.2 | ||
| 31 | 304 students · 9th–12th | 5.1 | ||
| 32 | 1,186 students · 9th–12th | 5.1 | ||
| 33 | 309 students · 6th–12th | 5.0 | ||
| 34 | 694 students · 9th–12th | 4.7 | ||
| 35 | 436 students · 6th–12th | 4.4 | ||
| 36 | 621 students · 6th–12th | 4.4 | ||
| 37 | 218 students · 9th–12th | 4.4 | ||
| 38 | 780 students · 6th–12th | 4.1 | ||
| 39 | 595 students · 6th–12th | 3.8 | ||
| 40 | 223 students · 6th–12th | 3.4 | ||
| 41 | 473 students · 6th–12th | 3.1 | ||
| 42 | 560 students · 6th–12th | 3.0 | ||
| 43 | 756 students · 6th–12th | 2.5 | ||
| Private Schools 20 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | HOLY NAMES HIGH SCHOOL
Private
142 students · 9th–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 2 | THE COLLEGE PREPARATORY SCHOOL
Private
373 students · 9th–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 3 | BISHOP ODOWD HIGH SCHOOL
Private
1,248 students · 9th–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 4 | 272 students · 9th–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 5 | LAMBO Academy International
Private
6 students · 8th–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 6 | Baywood Learning Centers
Private
71 students · Kindergarten–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 7 | Deecolonize Academy
Private
10 students · 2nd–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 8 | 334 students · 9th–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 9 | 7 students · Kindergarten–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 10 | Fred Finch–Oakland Hills Academy
Private
15 students · 6th–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 11 | Agnes Memorial Christian Academy
Private
22 students · Kindergarten–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 12 | Bishop O'Dowd High School
Private
1,259 students · 9th–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 13 | Head-Royce School
Private
902 students · Kindergarten–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 14 | Holy Names High School
Private
129 students · 9th–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 15 | 70 students · Kindergarten–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 16 | 13 students · Kindergarten–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 17 | Spectrum Center, Camden Campus
Private
12 students · Kindergarten–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 18 | Muhammad University
Private
19 students · Kindergarten–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 19 | FRED FINCH-OAKLAND HILLS ACADEMY
Private
12 students · 6th–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 20 | MENTORING ACADEMY
Private
14 students · 8th–12th | Not Rated | ||
Other Schools
7 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 573 students · Kindergarten–12th | 7.5 | ||
| 2 | 739 students · Kindergarten–12th | 6.4 | ||
| 3 | 9 students · Kindergarten–12th | — | ||
| Private Schools 4 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | 108 students · Kindergarten–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 2 | HEAD ROYCE SCHOOL
Private
900 students · Kindergarten–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 3 | SPECTRUM CENTER
Private
44 students · 2nd–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 4 | 13 students · 1st–9th | Not Rated | ||
Schools in Oakland
Oakland, California · 208 schools
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 15 ZIP codes
Median Income
$108,414
Median Home Value
$976,157
Median Rent
$2,029/mo
Population
459,490
College Educated
48%
Homeownership
42%
Avg Commute
31 min
Poverty Rate
16.3%
Community Profile
Oakland has a median household income of $108,414. It is a well-educated community where 48% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $976,157, with a median rent of $2,029/month. The area has a poverty rate of 16.3%. The average commute for residents is 31 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Quick Facts
- State
- California
- Total Schools
- 208
- Elementary
- 116
- Middle
- 22
- High
- 63
- Districts
- 69
- Avg Rating
- 6.1/10
Resources
School Districts (69)
Oakland Charter High District
1 school · 359 students
AIMS College Prep Middle District
1 school · 212 students
Downtown Charter Academy District
1 school · 259 students
Aspire Triumph Technology Academy District
1 school · 245 students
Latitude 37.8 High District
1 school · 350 students
Aspire Titan Academy District
1 school · 321 students
Aspire Richmond Technology Academy District
1 school · 567 students
Aspire Golden State College Preparatory Academy District
1 school · 436 students
Aspire Centennial College Preparatory Academy District
1 school · 519 students
Aspire Junior Collegiate Academy District
1 school · 322 students
Aspire Capitol Heights Academy District
1 school · 214 students
Aspire East Palo Alto Charter District
1 school · 564 students
Envision Academy for Arts & Technology District
1 school · 223 students
Alternatives in Action District
1 school · 132 students
Impact Academy of Arts & Technology District
1 school · 760 students
Aspire Pacific Academy District
1 school · 560 students
Community School for Creative Education District
1 school · 186 students
Aspire Alexander Twilight Secondary Academy District
1 school · 473 students
ASCEND District
1 school · 481 students
Cox Academy District
1 school · 464 students
North Oakland Community Charter District
1 school · 111 students
Lodestar: A Lighthouse Community Charter Public District
1 school · 739 students
Aspire Langston Hughes Academy District
1 school · 756 students
Leadership Public Schools - Hayward District
1 school · 557 students
Urban Montessori Charter District
1 school · 349 students
Aspire Antonio Maria Lugo Academy District
1 school · 393 students
Aspire Vanguard College Preparatory Academy District
1 school · 621 students
Bay Area Technology District
1 school · 309 students
Francophone Charter School of Oakland District
1 school · 331 students
John Henry High District
1 school · 285 students
American Indian Public Charter School II District
1 school · 628 students
Learning Without Limits District
1 school · 354 students
Leadership Public Schools: Richmond District
1 school · 525 students
Lighthouse Community Charter District
1 school · 554 students
LPS Oakland R & D Campus District
1 school · 218 students
Oakland Military Inst College Prep Acad DIST
1 school · 518 students
Yu Ming Charter District
1 school · 865 students
Aspire Berkley Maynard Academy District
1 school · 497 students
Aspire Rosa Parks Academy District
1 school · 398 students
Aspire Benjamin Holt Middle District
1 school · 572 students
Aspire Summit Charter Academy District
1 school · 386 students
Aspire College Academy District
1 school · 203 students
Aspire Alexander Twilight College Prep Acad DIST
1 school · 427 students
Achieve Academy District
1 school · 542 students
East Bay Innovation Academy District
1 school · 502 students
Aspire Slauson Academy Charter District
1 school · 311 students
Aspire Lionel Wilson College Preparatory Academy District
1 school · 406 students
AIMS College Prep High District
1 school · 368 students
Aspire Firestone Academy Charter District
1 school · 348 students
KIPP Bridge Academy District
1 school · 487 students
Oakland Unity High District
1 school · 304 students
Aspire Juanita Tate Academy Charter District
1 school · 332 students
Oakland Unity Middle District
1 school · 125 students
Lighthouse Community Charter High District
1 school · 302 students
Aspire APEX Academy District
1 school · 314 students
Aspire Benjamin Holt College Preparatory Academy District
1 school · 694 students
Aspire Richmond Ca. College Preparatory Academy District
1 school · 595 students
Lazear Charter Academy District
1 school · 479 students
Aspire Inskeep Academy Charter District
1 school · 322 students
Aspire Port City Academy District
1 school · 452 students
Aspire Monarch Academy District
1 school · 402 students
Aspire River Oaks Charter District
1 school · 451 students
Oakland School for the Arts District
1 school · 780 students
Aurum Preparatory Academy District
1 school · 122 students
ARISE High District
1 school · 400 students
Aspire Gateway Academy Charter District
1 school · 345 students
Aspire Vincent Shalvey Academy District
1 school · 448 students
KIPP Esperanza High District
1 school · 241 students
Oakland Unified
82 schools · 33,916 students
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How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
Read our full methodologyFrequently Asked Questions
Common questions about schools in Oakland, California
How many schools are in Oakland, California?
Oakland has 208 schools, including 149 public and 59 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Oakland, California?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Oakland is 6.1 out of 10, based on academic achievement, student growth, equity, and school environment.
What is the top-ranked school in Oakland, California?
The top-ranked school in Oakland on MySchoolScout is Downtown Charter Academy with a composite score of 9.3/10.
What is the best elementary school in Oakland, California?
The top-ranked elementary school in Oakland on MySchoolScout is Sequoia Elementary with a composite score of 9.1/10.
What is the best middle school in Oakland, California?
The top-ranked middle school in Oakland on MySchoolScout is Downtown Charter Academy with a composite score of 9.3/10.
What is the best high school in Oakland, California?
The top-ranked high school in Oakland on MySchoolScout is Oakland Technical High with a composite score of 8.7/10.
How many school districts serve Oakland, California?
Oakland is served by 69 school districts: Oakland Charter High District, Aims College Prep Middle District, Downtown Charter Academy District, Aspire Triumph Technology Academy District, Latitude 37.8 High District, Aspire Titan Academy District, Aspire Richmond Technology Academy District, Aspire Golden State College Preparatory Academy District, Aspire Centennial College Preparatory Academy District, Aspire Junior Collegiate Academy District, Aspire Capitol Heights Academy District, Aspire East Palo Alto Charter District, Envision Academy for Arts & Technology District, Alternatives in Action District, Impact Academy of Arts & Technology District, Aspire Pacific Academy District, Community School for Creative Education District, Aspire Alexander Twilight Secondary Academy District, Ascend District, Cox Academy District, North Oakland Community Charter District, Lodestar: a Lighthouse Community Charter Public District, Aspire Langston Hughes Academy District, Leadership Public Schools - Hayward District, Urban Montessori Charter District, Aspire Antonio Maria Lugo Academy District, Aspire Vanguard College Preparatory Academy District, Bay Area Technology District, Francophone Charter School of Oakland District, John Henry High District, American Indian Public Charter School II District, Learning Without Limits District, Leadership Public Schools: Richmond District, Lighthouse Community Charter District, Lps Oakland R & D Campus District, Oakland Military Inst College Prep Acad Dist, Yu Ming Charter District, Aspire Berkley Maynard Academy District, Aspire Rosa Parks Academy District, Aspire Benjamin Holt Middle District, Aspire Summit Charter Academy District, Aspire College Academy District, Aspire Alexander Twilight College Prep Acad Dist, Achieve Academy District, East Bay Innovation Academy District, Aspire Slauson Academy Charter District, Aspire Lionel Wilson College Preparatory Academy District, Aims College Prep High District, Aspire Firestone Academy Charter District, Kipp Bridge Academy District, Oakland Unity High District, Aspire Juanita Tate Academy Charter District, Oakland Unity Middle District, Lighthouse Community Charter High District, Aspire Apex Academy District, Aspire Benjamin Holt College Preparatory Academy District, Aspire Richmond Ca. College Preparatory Academy District, Lazear Charter Academy District, Aspire Inskeep Academy Charter District, Aspire Port City Academy District, Aspire Monarch Academy District, Aspire River Oaks Charter District, Oakland School for the Arts District, Aurum Preparatory Academy District, Arise High District, Aspire Gateway Academy Charter District, Aspire Vincent Shalvey Academy District, Kipp Esperanza High District, Oakland Unified.
What is the education level in Oakland, California?
According to Census data, 48% of adults in Oakland have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Oakland, California?
The median household income in Oakland is approximately $108,414 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
Are there private schools in Oakland, California?
Yes, Oakland has 59 private schools alongside 149 public schools. The top-rated private school is The Renaissance International School with a score of 8.7/10.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Oakland, California?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Oakland is 18.6:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Oakland, California?
MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score based on four components: Academic Achievement, Student Growth, Equity, and School Environment.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, California Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.